Wynyard: River Trails, Markets and Discoveries

Wynyard offers different ways to make your trip active, enjoy family time in the park, or explore culture and local crafts. Along the Inglis River, trails and riverside experiences take centre stage; Gutteridge Gardens also has a playground. Markets and the exhibitions at Wonders of Wynyard offer further perspectives on the town. Before looking for a holiday rental, you can consider which experiences matter most for your stay.

Exploring the Inglis River

Richard Gutteridge Memorial Gardens has cycling and walking trails. It is also the official starting point of the 12 km Inglis River Track, which follows the riverbank. Its length gives you a concrete reference for planning your day if you are considering a longer walk by the water. If you would rather combine different experiences, Wynyard also has the East Wynyard Foreshore, which runs along the Old Bass Highway to the mouth of the Inglis River.

At the river mouth, the East Wynyard Foreshore is connected to Gutteridge Gardens by a shared promenade built along the riverbank.

Playgrounds, walks and birdwatching

Rotary Park in East Wynyard has a modern playground designed for children of all ages and abilities. This makes the park a specific destination for families who would like to include a playground visit in their trip. The walking paths there offer river views and plenty of opportunities for birdwatching. So a visit to the park need not focus only on the playground: those who enjoy birdwatching will find another activity along the walking paths.

Motoring history and local art

Wonders of Wynyard is for travellers who want to include culture and history in their stay as well as outdoor activities. The Ransley Veteran Car Collection includes more than 14 vehicles and showcases Australian motoring history. Among them is a 1903 Ford Model A, considered one of the oldest Fords in the world of its age. This detail gives the visit a specific historical connection, rather than describing the collection simply as a group of old vehicles.

An art gallery at Wonders of Wynyard displays local creative works: paintings, sculptures, photographs and textiles. The range of art forms offers different ways to engage with local art. Those interested in motoring history can focus on the vehicle collection; those more keen to discover visual and textile works will find a different subject in the gallery. Together, the two offerings make culture a distinct part of a trip to Wynyard.

Market day on the foreshore

The Wynyard Foreshore Markets are held on the first and third Sunday of each month, from 8 am to 2 pm, at the East Wynyard Foreshore. If visiting a market is one of your travel interests, you can factor this specific date into your plans. The stalls offer local produce and handicrafts, including jams, cakes and preserves. The market brings food products and handmade goods together, without limiting your visit to any particular kind of shopping.

When choosing a holiday rental in Wynyard, you can consider whether you mainly want to explore the riverside surroundings or include cultural attractions in your stay.

Discover more places

If you would like to explore other places as well as Wynyard, you can find Beauty Point, Swansea, Smithton, Relbia, Tea Tree, Lebrina, Lewisham and Moorina here.

For the broader travel guide: Tasmania.